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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,334.70 and 832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,334.70 and 832.32 is: 1,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,334.70 = 832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,334.70 = 832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,334.70 × 832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 1,110,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,897.50/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.82

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